BJJ Advice: The First Move Will Rarely Ever Score, But…
May 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re rolling against someone who actually knows what they’re doing, chances are that you won’t be successful with your first move. Instead, you’ll have to rely on the...
John Danaher Explains Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Re-Learn BJJ Techniques
May 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to learn some new BJJ techniques… But are afraid that you’ll forget the ones you already know? Well, John Danaher says that you shouldn’t be afraid to learn new moves...
BJJ Advice: You’ll Succeed – Or Fail – One Step At A Time
May 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Wouldn’t it be great if you could achieve what you’ve set out to do… Right now? As in, if you could learn something so important, something so vital – that it’d serve as...
Pressure: A Sure-Fire Way To Identifying Your Weaknesses In BJJ
Apr 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Think about it for a second: how good would your Jiu-Jitsu be if you would, for a change, start working on your weaknesses? It would surely improve by a ton. But what are your weaknesses? Sometimes...
Ruotolo Brothers Share Advice For BJJ Beginners: “Fundamentals & Wrestling”
Apr 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Are you a BJJ white or blue belt – who wants to improve in Jiu-Jitsu as soon as possible? Then you’ll love the following advice from the Ruotolo brothers! They’ve shared insightful...
Firas Zahabi Reveals Why Some Athletes Improve Faster Than Others
Apr 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Why do some BJJ athletes improve faster than others? Well, it’s not just one thing that they do (or have) – but it’s a mix of various factors. World-class coach Firas Zahabi shares...
BJJ Advice: Maybe You Don’t Need To Learn More Techniques
Apr 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There are so many techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, right? And you want to learn as many of them as possible, as well as stay up-to-date with the new discoveries and details. But here’s the...
Buchecha: “Work Hard, Put Your 100%, And You’re Going To Get There”
Apr 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Are you feeling a bit discouraged lately? Be it on the mats, in your career, or whatever else… It seems like you’re not “getting there”? Well, take it from the legendary BJJ...
Should You Be Able To Perform BJJ Techniques Equally On Both Sides?
Apr 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There’s probably a good number of Jiu-Jitsu techniques that you can perform better on one side than on the other. But should you able to do the techniques with the same quality on both sides?...
Mikey Musumeci: “Age Doesn’t Matter When You’re Starting BJJ”
Apr 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
How old were you when you first started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Chances are, you’ve started a bit later in life – at an age when you can make the “jeez, I wish I started...
BJJ Advice: Know Where You’re Going
Apr 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Even if your technique is phenomenal, if you don’t know where you’re going… You won’t fare far in Jiu-Jitsu. That is to say, you need to have a goal. Both when you’re in...
The Problem Of Overthinking In Jiu-Jitsu: It’s Ruining Your Performance
Apr 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the worst things you could do to yourself in Jiu-Jitsu (though, in life as well) is to overthink. Overthinking is one of the most common issues among BJJ practitioners. Brian Glick...
BJJ Advice: Not All Grips Are Created Equal
Apr 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Establishing solid grips is super important in Jiu-Jitsu, as this is most often the first step to controlling someone on the mats. However, not all grips are created equal. Some are more important...
Zoltan Bathory: “If You Train Jiu-Jitsu And Don’t Compete, You Should”
Apr 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You train Jiu-Jitsu, but do you compete? Well, Zoltan Bathory thinks you should! The founder and rhythm guitarist of heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch is a Judo and BJJ black belt, as well...
Reaction vs. Response: A Huge Difference In Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that there’s a huge difference between reaction and response… Especially when it comes to Jiu-Jitsu? Yes, that’s right. Brian Glick explains: Factors like speed,...
BJJ Advice: Apply Pressure & Take Your Time
Apr 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Speed is great in Jiu-Jitsu: generally speaking, the faster you are – the better off you will be, simply because you will be able to overcome your training partner’s defenses and submit...
Caio Terra Reveals The Process For Learning BJJ Techniques Super Fast
Apr 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that Caio Terra earned his BJJ black belt in just 3 years of training? Yes, that’s right. He progressed super fast. But how did he do it? Well, he had a studious approach to...
Fabio Gurgel: “Coaches Make The Mistake Of Focusing Too Much On The Competition Group”
Apr 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There’re a lot of things that you need to get right if you’re to become a successful BJJ coach (and gym owner). And not a lot of them are apparent at first sight. For example, Fabio...
Trial & Error: The Method That Made John Danaher Into A BJJ Legend
Apr 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the one, most important thing, that you should dedicate yourself to if you want to understand Jiu-Jitsu in-depth? Sure, there’s a ton of things that will need your...
Specific Training: Here’s Why You Have To Use It In Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Are you feeling as if you’re struggling with a certain area of your Jiu-Jitsu skillset? And it seems that, no matter what you try to do, you just can’t seem to move past this plateau?...
BJJ Advice: The “Second Best Way” To Use Your Strengths In Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone has their own strengths in Jiu-Jitsu – and you should use them as well. However, a problem arises when your training partners start figuring out what those strengths are. So, they...
Nick “Chewy” Albin Talks Explains The Power Of Habit For Jiu-Jitsu (And Life)
Mar 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What are the two best things you could do for progress in Jiu-Jitsu and life in general? That’s right – it’s to form goals and habits that will allow you to reach them. Nick...
BJJ Advice: Make Them Carry Your Weight
Mar 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is as much of a game of tactics as it is a game of skill. Maybe even more so, actually, especially after you reach a certain level of proficiency – and as your training...
Ana Carolina Schmitt: “You Must Learn How To Deal With Defeat”
Mar 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to become successful in Jiu-Jitsu (or in anything in life, for that matter), you’ve got to realize that you will lose a lot. Defeat will come your way. That’s the fact. And...
